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Lee County, TX Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address

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Offices for Lee County

Lee County Veterans Service Office

County veterans services

Type of help
Claims assistance
Location
Giddings

County veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the office for an appointment and ask what to bring.

898 E Richmond St, Suite 104B, Lee County Courthouse Annex, Giddings, TX 78942

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

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Getting help in Lee County

Lee County Veterans Service Office: Call for an appointment. Confirm the service location, hours and appointment with the provider before traveling.

2025 VCSO Directory (opens in a new tab) · Lee County VSO service information (opens in a new tab)

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Veterans in Lee County

The ACS estimates about 896, give or take 266 civilian veterans in Lee County.

Among Texas's 254 counties, Lee County ranks 136th by its estimated number of veterans.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureLee CountyTexasUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating33 percent; a small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Share rated 70 percent or higher26 percent; a small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared

Veterans 75 and older in Lee County number about 237, give or take 87; their 26 percent share is above Texas's 20 percent.

Veterans under 35 account for 3 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Lee County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Women veterans account for 10 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Lee County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Income, work and education in Lee County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureLee CountyTexasUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$52,652 ± $19,134$58,337 ± $490$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$37,200 ± $4,939$39,496 ± $171$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over2.1% ± 2.5 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over33.8% ± 14.0 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6464.9% ± 23.4 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 6411.4% ± 20.6 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over92.8% ± 5.9 points95.7% ± 0.2 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over14.7% ± 10.6 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared

Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.

VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035. VetPop2023 projections for small counties show direction only. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in Lee County

VA reports 339 veterans in Lee County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent64
30 to 40 percent41
50 to 60 percent45
70 to 90 percent97
100 percent92

FY2019: 263 recipients. Change to FY2025: +76.

VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).

VA home loans in Lee County

In 2025, lenders reported 15 VA-backed home loans out of 205 home loans made in Lee County (7.3% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $377,000.

The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).

HMDA 2025 and FHFA 2026 sources.

When they served

The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 267, give or take 104) and post-9/11 only (about 170, give or take 125; a small survey sample; treat as rough).

For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.

VA money in Lee County

VA reported about $8.2 million in compensation and pension spending and about $7.2 million in medical care spending in Lee County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

Call to confirm hours before you go.

The second-nearest medical center to Lee County is Doris Miller Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Waco, TX, about 83 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Lee County is Austin Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Austin, TX, about 46 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The state registry lists Waco RO (station 349) and Houston RO (station 362); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.

Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes

Nearest open VA national cemetery

Houston National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
10410 Veterans Memorial Drive Houston, TX 77038
281-447-8686

About 94.8 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen (opens in a new tab)
11463 S Hwy 195 Killeen, TX 76542
254-616-1770

About 67.3 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.

National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.

Cleanup and former military sites in Lee County

No sites from these two federal datasets were mapped to Lee County.

For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.

Veterans experiencing homelessness

On one night in January 2024, Texas Balance of State (BoS) CoC counted 568 veterans experiencing homelessness (229 sheltered, 339 unsheltered).

TX-607 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid). This Balance of State area covers communities outside separate local CoCs.

The HUD workbook reports 324 veterans for the 2019 comparison.

This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.

If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.

Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Olin E. Teague Veterans' Center (opens in a new tab), 800-423-2111. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Lee County

VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).

VA homeless programs (opens in a new tab)

Cities and towns in Lee County

  • Giddings (city): about 5,151 residents
  • Lexington (town): about 1,365 residents
  • Dime Box (unincorporated community): about 145 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)

Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.

Free tools and help

For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)

Texas benefits

Qualifying Texas veterans rated 100 percent or paid at that rate through individual unemployability receive a full residence homestead property tax exemption.

Texas offers eligible spouses and dependents of veterans rated 100 percent permanent and total up to 150 credit hours of tuition exemption.

See every Texas benefit by rating

Get ready for your appointment

  • Your DD-214 or other discharge papers
  • Any VA decision letters you have received
  • Medical records you want to discuss

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Nearby counties

Sources and method

ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.

VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents near Lee County

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Mario Hamilton

Claims agent · Leander · TX · About 43 miles away

VA-accredited since 2017 · checked

VA accreditation number 40536

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Jesus Simental

Claims agent · Austin · TX · About 43 miles away

VA-accredited since 2025 · checked

VA accreditation number 59466

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Molly Shuminer

Attorney · Austin · TX · About 43 miles away

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 60627

1.0 · 1 reviews · Firm rating

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H. Farrell

Attorney · Austin · TX · About 43 miles away

VA-accredited since 2012 · checked

VA accreditation number 25285

4.7 · 18 reviews · Firm rating

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Luis Diaz-Rivera

Attorney · Georgetown · TX · About 44 miles away

VA-accredited since 2018 · checked

VA accreditation number 45864

4.8 · 74 reviews · Firm rating

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